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Shaker Kitchen in Shaker Green
Shaker Kitchen in Shaker Green
Irving sykes kitchens and fine furnitureIrving sykes kitchens and fine furniture
Inspiration for a traditional galley kitchen in Other with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, green cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, beige floors and white worktops.
Kitchen
Kitchen
OakwrightsOakwrights
This is an example of a rural u-shaped kitchen in Surrey with a belfast sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, beige floors, grey worktops and exposed beams.
Arcadian Place, Putney
Arcadian Place, Putney
Interior Design Concepts ltdInterior Design Concepts ltd
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with an island, white worktops, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances and grey floors.
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Coleshill
Coleshill
Jane Duncan InteriorsJane Duncan Interiors
Photo of a traditional l-shaped kitchen in Buckinghamshire with a submerged sink, beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and black worktops.
Blue and Pink Kitchen in Brockley
Blue and Pink Kitchen in Brockley
Puccini KitchensPuccini Kitchens
Step into this vibrant and inviting kitchen that combines modern design with playful elements. The centrepiece of this kitchen is the 20mm Marbled White Quartz worktops, which provide a clean and sophisticated surface for preparing meals. The light-coloured quartz complements the overall bright and airy ambience of the kitchen. The cabinetry, with doors constructed from plywood, introduces a natural and warm element to the space. The distinctive round cutouts serve as handles, adding a touch of uniqueness to the design. The cabinets are painted in a delightful palette of Inchyra Blue and Ground Pink, infusing the kitchen with a sense of fun and personality. A pink backsplash further enhances the playful colour scheme while providing a stylish and easy-to-clean surface. The kitchen's brightness is accentuated by the strategic use of rose gold elements. A rose gold tap and matching pendant lights introduce a touch of luxury and sophistication to the design. The island situated at the centre enhances functionality as it provides additional worktop space and an area for casual dining and entertaining. The integrated sink in the island blends seamlessly for a streamlined look. Do you find inspiration in this fun and unique kitchen design? Visit our project pages for more.
Family Hub
Family Hub
Studio JKLStudio JKL
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a belfast sink, shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, black appliances, an island, multi-coloured floors and white worktops.
Molesey Park Road
Molesey Park Road
Concept 8 ArchitectsConcept 8 Architects
kitchen
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in Surrey with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors, white worktops and a wood ceiling.
My Project
My Project
Hamilford DesignHamilford Design
Design ideas for a traditional galley kitchen with a submerged sink, green cabinets, beige splashback, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and white worktops.
Cotswold Barn Conversion
Cotswold Barn Conversion
Interiors By ChloeInteriors By Chloe
Inspiration for a medium sized rural galley kitchen in Wiltshire with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island, grey floors and grey worktops.
Bolsover Street
Bolsover Street
Burbeck Interiors ltdBurbeck Interiors ltd
Photo of a contemporary l-shaped kitchen in London with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, black appliances, light hardwood flooring, an island, beige floors and white worktops.
113 Willow Ave - Hoboken
113 Willow Ave - Hoboken
Comstock Home Renovations LLCComstock Home Renovations LLC
Contemporary l-shaped kitchen in New York with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white splashback, stone slab splashback, integrated appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors and white worktops.
Tri-Color Kitchen
Tri-Color Kitchen
Miyuki Yamaguchi Design StudioMiyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio
Photo of a medium sized classic u-shaped kitchen in San Francisco with a submerged sink, shaker cabinets, engineered stone countertops, white splashback, engineered quartz splashback, black appliances, medium hardwood flooring, an island, brown floors, white worktops, a drop ceiling, a wood ceiling and medium wood cabinets.
MacGibbon Kitchen 2
MacGibbon Kitchen 2
Cameo Kitchens, Inc.Cameo Kitchens, Inc.
Features: Custom Wood Hood with Pull Out Spice Racks, Mantel, Motif, and Corbels; Varied Height Cabinetry; Art for Everyday Turned Posts # F-1; Art for Everyday Corbels # CBL-TCY1, Beadboard; Wood Mullion and Clear Beveled Glass Doors; Bar Area; Double Panel Doors; Coffered Ceiling; Enhancement Window; Art for Everyday Mantels # MTL-A1 and # MTL-A0; Desk Area Cabinets- Main Kitchen: Honey Brook Custom in Maple Wood with Seapearl Paint and Glaze; Voyager Full Overlay Door Style with C-2 Lip Cabinets- Island & Bar Area: Honey Brook Custom in Cherry Wood with Colonial Finish; Voyager Full Overlay Door Style with C-2 Lip Countertops- Main Kitchen: Golden Beach Granite with Double Pencil Edge Countertops- Island and Bar Area: Golden Beach Granite with Waterfall Edge Kitchen Designer: Tammy Clark Photograph: Kelly Keul Duer
Lake Front Country Estate
Lake Front Country Estate
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lake Front Country Estate Kitchen, designed by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Photo of a large traditional l-shaped kitchen in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite worktops, white splashback, metro tiled splashback, stainless steel appliances, medium hardwood flooring and an island.
Suburban Living
Suburban Living
Designs of the InteriorDesigns of the Interior
Design ideas for a classic kitchen in Milwaukee with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, blue splashback, ceramic splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Ansley Park Transitional Kitchen
Ansley Park Transitional Kitchen
Alair Homes DecaturAlair Homes Decatur
Photo of a traditional kitchen/diner in Atlanta with beaded cabinets, grey cabinets, white splashback, stainless steel appliances, dark hardwood flooring and an island.
Historic San Marco Renovation
Historic San Marco Renovation
Woodsman Kitchens and FloorsWoodsman Kitchens and Floors
Beautiful renovation in the historic San Marco area of Jacksonville. The gorgeous design choices are modern and sophisticated while in keeping with the era of the home. The moody dark greens and blues are both classic and on trend color selections
Daw Park
Daw Park
Hills & City ConstructionHills & City Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary galley kitchen/diner in Adelaide with flat-panel cabinets, glass sheet splashback, light hardwood flooring, multiple islands, a submerged sink, black cabinets, grey splashback, beige floors and white worktops.
SB Home
SB Home
Mrigank Sharma PhotographyMrigank Sharma Photography
Design ideas for a small industrial galley kitchen/diner in Mumbai with ceramic splashback, an island, a built-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel appliances, white splashback and multi-coloured floors.

Kitchen Ideas and Designs

Want to discover beautiful kitchen ideas to inspire your new kitchen design? You’ve come to the right place. You can discover millions of kitchen designs and ideas; from kitchen islands and storage units, to all sorts of kitchen lighting ideas, such as pendant lighting or under cabinet lighting. Whether you want inspiration for all-in-one fitted kitchen designs, some small kitchen ideas or maybe just some tips for improving your kitchen decor, there are tons of photos to inspire you for your next kitchen project on Houzz.

What kind of kitchen design should I go for?

With so many kitchen ideas and photos to look at you might be a bit overwhelmed when it comes to picking your own kitchen design. If you are updating your kitchen you know what a big and important decision it is to get the design right – the kitchen can be the hub and heart of the home, and it’s unlikely that you would invest in renovating your kitchen again in a few years. But fear not, focusing first on the important elements like layout, cabinet style, worktops and appliances will help you to bring together your dream kitchen design. Additional elements like kitchen lighting, cupboard storage and decor can come after in the kitchen planning process. A kitchen designer or fitter can help you to decide the layout of your kitchen in terms of where to place your kitchen units, appliances and island (if you’re having one), but if you prefer to handle this yourself you can focus on where you want your key elements of your kitchen to be – the oven, hob, sink and fridge. Of course you might be constricted by space, but try to envisage the easiest and most efficient layout based on how you usually like to cook and prepare your food. If you’re fed up of always having to carry dirty pans and pots across the room to the sink, place the sink closer to your oven and hob. Once you have the core elements sorted, consider extra layout considerations, such as where your bins will be stored, where the cutlery draw should be and where small kitchen appliances can be installed.

Should I include a kitchen island?

Kitchen island ideas are abundant these days; it seems most kitchen designs include a kitchen island, if not multiple islands. However, if the layout doesn’t work, especially if you have a small kitchen, then there’s no necessity to add in a kitchen island. You can add a breakfast bar or counter to your existing kitchen units, or stick with a good old-fashioned dining table if you don’t need the extra work surfaces. That said, if you do have the room, take a look at some kitchen island ideas to see if the designs inspire you for your kitchen. There are a huge variety of island designs to cater to different needs – you can have sinks, ovens, hobs, wine storage and all sorts of drawers and organisers built-in, you can have separate bars and counters that extend from your island, or you could go for a kitchen island on wheels to make your kitchen layout more versatile.

How do I choose my kitchen units and cabinets?

When picking out kitchen units and cupboard styles for a fitted kitchen, you’ll first want to consider the more practical questions – how many units do you need? How many cupboards and drawers do you need? Do you need extra kitchen storage built into your units? It’s always best to overestimate how much kitchen storage you’ll need as we all tend to have a habit of filling up whatever current space we have to the maximum. Next you can consider kitchen cabinet style and colour. Shaker style cabinets and raised and recessed panel cabinets offer a more traditional kitchen cabinet look, while flat panel cabinet doors tend to lend more to the modern and contemporary style. However, going for raised or recessed panel work in a striking colour such as dark blue, green or black can still work with contemporary kitchen ideas. White kitchens can give a sleek and clean feel, but remember you may have to do a bit more cleaning of those cupboard doors if you want everything to stay shiny and fresh. Of course, grey kitchens are the neutral colour choice du jour and can be paired with pale and rich shades alike if you want your fitted kitchen cupboards to contrast with your worktop, splashback, floor, or all of the above. Exposed shelving and storage is also popular for eclectic, Scandi and industrial-inspired looks, so you could opt for glass-fronted cabinets or no wall-mounted cabinets at all. Remember that this will require more restraint in what you can store and more effort in keeping it looking presentable compared to what is stored away hastily behind cupboard doors. The kitchen cupboard handles are also another element to decide upon – do you want traditional round knobs, modern metal bars, country kitchen cup handles or maybe to go ultra sleek with a completely handleless kitchen?

What kitchen storage ideas should I consider?

If you want to keep your kitchen well-stocked and well-equipped but don’t want it spilling over with clutter, then you’ll need to rely on good kitchen storage. Apart from the usual fitted kitchen cupboards and drawer space, there are many other ways of keeping your kitchen tidy. Whilst a large kitchen pantry is the dream of most homeowners, it can’t always be a reality. However, there are now lots of pull out compartments and drawers with trays and shelving that can act as mini kitchen pantries, and you can install handy cupboard organisers that fit onto the inside of the door to make the most of your cupboard space. You can also look at corner drawers and cupboards that open up to reveal lots of extra storage. Rails or small shelves along your kitchen walls or splashback can help with hanging utensils or pans, or storing small items like herbs and spices in an usually empty space. Buy extra kitchen storage products for your home on Houzz

Are there small kitchen ideas for small spaces?

If you’re working with a galley kitchen, a one-wall kitchen in an open plan space or just a pretty small kitchen, there are some small kitchen ideas that can help you get the most out of your cooking and dining area. If you find that you don’t utilise the back of your cupboards (maybe they become the graveyard for out-of-date tin cans), you could decide to go with shallower kitchen units to free up some extra floor space in front of your cabinets. As mentioned, open shelving or glass-fronted cabinets are a popular trend and they should make the space feel more open and less boxed-in. However, if you have the capacity for it, cupboards and kitchen units that maximise the floor-to-ceiling space you have will mean you can use all of that for valuable kitchen storage. Wall or ceiling racks could be a useful solution for hanging pans and pots if you’ve run out of cupboards in which to store them. Kitchen ideas and accessories such as baskets, trolleys and storage jars are both aesthetically pleasing and practical as they give you extra storage space. Kitchen appliances like a fridge or dishwasher can be tucked away in built-in units in fitted kitchens so they blend into your layout and don’t make the space look crowded. Discover all the small kitchen ideas you could need by taking a look at photos of compact kitchens.

What sort of kitchen lighting should I go for?

In the kitchen you need to have practical lighting – no one wants to chop, cut and cook in a dingy room. Kitchen ceiling lights are probably the best way to go, but should you opt for recessed spotlights or traditional hanging ceiling lights? While spotlight LED kitchen lighting will give you excellent light, they may not fit with a design that’s not contemporary. Traditional chandelier lights could work for other kitchen styles, and of course, kitchen pendant lighting comes in all sorts of styles, colours and designs. While the popular choice is to go with one or two pendant lights over your kitchen island, you could also opt for a single pendant light over your dining space, or a few spaced out across your kitchen. Of course, if you want good lighting for your worktops, under-cabinet lighting is the way forward. Speak to your kitchen supplier about having this pre-installed, or there are a number of easy-install options you can fit yourself or with the help of a lighting expert or electrician. In the market for your kitchen lighting today? Once you’ve found some inspiring kitchen lighting ideas here, take a look at our kitchen lighting products to find the new lights for your kitchen project.

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SPINNERSTOWN STONE HOUSE.
SPINNERSTOWN STONE HOUSE.
Sullivan Building & Design GroupSullivan Building & Design Group
The overall impact of this kitchen space is the defining element in the overall scheme for the project. We were able to flip around a stone fireplace to become a dominant focal point in the interior space. We created a central axis from front to rear by the addition of the massive window wall leading to the outdoor entertaining area. Clearly the woodwork and the attention to every detail are evident in the final product. This unique kitchen is the focal point of 2 complimentary buildings which have been connected to form a beautiful master suite on one side and a lively family room and dining room on the other. This central open kitchen is the focal point for this sensitive and creative renovation. Custom walnut cabinets and built-ins and Danby marble countertops blend perfectly with the carefully re-pointed stone walls of the original walls of the existing buildings.
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